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- November 28, 2023
What OSHA’s recent regulatory initiatives mean for the construction industry By Michael Metz-Topodas, Cohen Seglias Starting 2021 under a new administration promised significant changes to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and enforcement, especially with the agency confronting a deadly and omnipresent virus. And the year unfolded as expected—at least for new safety requirements.
READ MOREBy Abby Fenzel, YellowBird Looking back at 2021, there’s a lot we can learn from the Top 10 OSHA fines. These fines can be the first indicator of what OSHA inspectors will be looking for when they inspect your site in 2022. Top 10 OSHA Fines in 2021 Fall Protection (General) Hazard Communication Respiratory Protection
READ MOREBy Ben Lowenthal, Hendrick Phillips Salzman & Siegel, P.C With the anticipated enhanced enforcement efforts by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) under the Biden Administration, subcontractors can expect a greater number of worksite inspections and, inevitably, OSHA citations. Subcontractors should always work to identify and eliminate safety hazards on jobsites. However, there are
READ MOREBy Benjamin S. Lowenthal, Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Siegel Increased Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) penalties are here, and a greater number of OSHA inspections and corresponding citations are anticipated with the Biden Administration now leading OSHA. Subcontractor employers should always focus on worker safety. However, now more than ever, it is critical that
READ MOREFederal Infrastructure P3 Financing ASA joined The Surety & Fidelity Association of America in a letter to Congressional Leadership urging their passage of legislation introduced by Rep. Lynch (D-MA), H.R. 6359, the Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers Act. The bill would ensure existing essential protections for workers, small business contractors and taxpayers
READ MOREOSHA Silica RFI OSHA is requesting information on the effectiveness of engineering and work practice control methods not currently included for the tasks and equipment listed on Table 1 of the Respirable Crystalline Silica standard for construction. The agency is also requesting information on tasks and equipment involving exposure to respirable crystalline silica that are not
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